13 Places In Toronto To Try The CNE's Famous Over-The-Top Treats Right Now
If we can’t go to The Ex this year, let’s bring The Ex to us!
There’s always a silver lining, and in this case, it’s edible. News of the CNE 2020 cancellation may have been a huge let down for Torontonians, but don’t fret. You can still get delicious fried fair food from some of the exhibition’s most popular vendors and they’re so drool-worthy.
You won’t be mingling on the midway this year, but all is not lost.
Wandering through the massive food market and sampling outrageous menu items is half of the fun of going to The Ex, right?
From rainbow grilled cheeses to squid on a stick, dill pickle lemonade and more, there’s a treat to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.
That’s why we tracked down past CNE vendors in the Toronto area to see who was still open for business.
This year's cancellation was officially announced on May 12. It's only the second time in its history that the event has been called off.
But don’t let get you down. If we can’t go to The Ex, let’s bring The Ex to us!
Pacho's Bakery
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Churros
Address: Multiple Toronto locations
Why You Need To Go: You might not be able to order those iconic CNE rainbow grilled cheeses anymore, but the bakery who presented them has a bunch of extravagant churro desserts available for pickup and delivery.
Fuwa Fuwa
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Japanese pancakes
Address: Multiple Toronto locations
Why You Need To Go: These jiggly pancakes never disappoint! Luckily, you can get them delivered straight to your door.
Eva's Chimneys
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Ice cream
Address: 454 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: An ice cream cone made of donuts? No wonder these treats are a big hit at the fair. While those cones are currently unavailable, this spot is still offering pints of their delicious ice cream for delivery.
Alijandro's Kitchen
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Mexican street food
Address: 4070 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON
Why You Need To Go: These incredible "fawaffle" cones taste just like falafel and come stuffed with all kinds of savoury ingredients. Food just tastes better in a cone, doesn't it?
feasTO
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Dumplings
Address: Online
Why You Need To Go: This delicious dumpling food truck may not be parked next to the midway this year, but don't fret. You can order frozen dumplings from here to prepare at home.
Sweet Jesus
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Ice cream
Address: 4841 Yonge St., North York, ON
Why You Need To Go: The desserts at Sweet Jesus are always a delight and you can order a bunch of them online. From shakes to cakes and so much more.
Get Your Own Taters
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Tots
Address: 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, On
Why You Need To Go: Are you going to eat your tots? If not, we will because these tater tot concoctions look so drool-worthy, even Napolean Dynamite would be jealous.
Queen Arepa
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Address: 369 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: According to a post on the Queen Arepa food truck's Instagram, you can still order their mouth-watering empanadas on Uber Eats from a place called Bar Bacan. We'll take a dozen, please.
Philthy Philly's
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Address: 960 Southdown Rd., C12, Mississauga, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you tried an Italian Stallion at the CNE last year, then you know this sandwich is basically a three-course meal. But there's so much more on the menu for you to try as well.
HK Station
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: 1510 Drew Rd. Unit#1, Mississauga, ON
Why You Need To Go: If squid on a stick is your cup of tea, then this spot has you covered. You can order squid tentacles and more for delivery.
Beaver Tails
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Beaver Tails
Address: 145 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: What's fair food without a few Beaver Tails, am I right? The Toronto Waterfront location has started offering curbside pickup.
Chickee Kone
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Address: 335 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Fried chicken in a waffle cone? You know we're excited about this one. And you can get them delivered straight to your doorstep. Yum!
San Franceso Foods
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Italian
Address: Multiple Toronto locations
Why You Need To Go: If you loved the crispy veal taco shells from last year's CNE, then you'll love the original sandwich just as much.